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A few basic parts could easily sustain an M4: a spare bolt, a few sets of gas rings, maybe a recoil spring but probably not....
Not much goes wrong with it. It takes years of neglect or very dry operation to lead to catastrophic failure.
Just some lube applied from time to time keeps it going. Even motor oil can be used in a pinch.
I understand the criticism of the caliber but not the platform.
I wouldn't be surprised if most failures are from weapons cleaned too much for inspections and run too dry when finally used. "What's all this goop on your bolt?! Wipe that off...."
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Daniel
GM1 USNR (RET)
Si vis pacem, para bellum
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